Program Summary
The Builder’s Risk program is a Course of Construction policy that provides coverage for:
- Residential structures up to 1,000,000 in value, and
- Commercial structures up to 25,000,000 in value.
Program Highlights
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Available for US based insureds with construction projects in the US, except:
- Insureds domiciled in AK or HI.
- Projects located in FL or within 50 miles of the coast in TX, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, VA.
- Coverage term available up to 24 months
- Minimum Premium $1,000
- Commission 15%
- Protection classes 1 – 8
- Deductible options from 1,000 up to 50,000
- Premium to be paid in full and is fully earned
Coverages
Coverages available through the Builder's Risk program:
| Coverage | Automatically Included | Can be increased to (for an additional premium) |
| Soft Costs | 25,000 | 250,000 |
| Materials at Temporary Locations | 25,000 | 250,000 |
| Materials in Transit | 25,000 | 250,000 |
| Construction Trailers & Contents | 25,000 | 50,000 |
| Trees, Shrubs and Plants | 10,000 | 50,000 |
| Temporary Structures and Forms | 100,000 | |
| Construction Documents | 10,000 | |
| Construction Signs | 2,500 | |
| Escalation Provision Percentage of Insurance | 1% | |
| Pollutant Cleanup | 25,000 | |
| Debris Removal | 25,000 | |
| Preservation of Property | ||
| Expense Coverage | 2,500 | |
| Days | 60 | |
| Fungus, Wet Rot, Dry Rot, Bacteria | 10,000 | |
| Ordinance or Law Coverage | ||
| Undamaged Portion Limit | Building Limit | |
| Increased Cost of Construction | 10,000 | |
| Expediting Expense | 10,000 | |
Definitions
Soft costs means expenses relating to covered property consisting of:
- Advertising and promotional expenses
- Artchitectural and engineering supervisory services and consulting fees,
- Audit and bookkeeping services
- Commissions or fees for the renegotiation of leases
- Fees for licenses and permits
- Insurance premiums for builder’s risk, workers compensation and general liability insurance
- Interest on the construction loan
- Realty taxes and other assessments
- Rental or lease expense of construction equipment
Lines of Business
Inland Marine
Insurance Companies
Abacus maintains strict requirements with regard to carrier selection. All carriers on abacus.net are required to have a minimum rating of A and a minimum size of XIV.
Billing Options
Agency Bill, Credit Card
Minimum Earned Premium
Premium fully earned at binding
Eligible States
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The content displayed on this website is for informational purposes only and is not an offer for insurance. To apply for insurance, contact your broker.
Coverages referenced on this website may not be available in all territories and may vary depending on the exposure. Minimum premiums may vary by State.
